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| OH MY! Good Grillin'!
Don't you just love swaps with a twist!!! Our very first swap that will include a favorite recipe! Sign ups will be from now until July 20th. I will post partners on the 24th of July. Please have your packages in the mail by the 8th of August! :) We will be swapping seeds and recipes for grilling, side dishes, deserts or drink recipes! Use your recipe to pick seeds so your partner can create it from their garden. The recipe must be something you would cook on the grill or eat/drink at a pinic, cook out, etc. Can be anything from Main course all the way down to deserts and drinks. You can also send any items you would use for grilling, side dishes, deserts or drinks.
For those that live in a cooler area, you can send your partner live plants, cuttings, etc. if you want. It's too hot in my area so I won't be able to do this until it cools down significantly. I hope you all will like this one, after all our hard work in the garden it's time to sit down and enjoy it!
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Follow-Up Postings:
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| Don't forget to sign me up :)!!! |
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- Posted by iheartroscoe Zone 5, Northern IN (My Page) on Mon, Jun 30, 08 at 17:44
| One question...is this swap for new seed packets or can the packets be opened? |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 30, 08 at 18:05
| I have plenty of opened seeds myself and wouldn't mind sharing. I don't see a problem with it being from opened packets. If you have it feel free to share it. :) Signed up Sunnyk - aka Mrs. October or Donna. :) |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Mon, Jun 30, 08 at 18:37
| I want to join for August also. Thanks, Amy |
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- Posted by iheartroscoe Zone 5, Northern IN (My Page) on Mon, Jun 30, 08 at 18:49
| I'll join! |
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| Count me in on this one too. It sounds like lots of fun. Daphne |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 1, 08 at 10:01
| Thank you all for signing up! Hope we'll have lots more by the end of sign ups!!! :) Sunnyk-Donna |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 1, 08 at 18:12
| Also, Jeanne (sandlapperrose) has brought up some very important things concerning everyone in this group. If you could just pop over to the Incredible Edibles Events Calendar and check it out that would be great! :) Everyones feedback is important!!! :) |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Tue, Jul 1, 08 at 21:04
| Lurking, lurking, lurking! I can't fully commit yet. Is it bad that I already have the recipes picked out if I do participate?! |
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- Posted by bonechickchris 7A/6B NJ 08731 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 1, 08 at 22:54
| Hi, you can count me in! Christy |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 3, 08 at 13:47
| So far I have signed up: Southerncharm1/Kathy Hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July, stay safe but have LOTS of fun!!! :) |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 6, 08 at 15:30
| Oh come on booberry! LOL You know you wanna... :) I don't think it's bad that you already have a recipe lined up! Just shows that you really are FULL OF IT! LOL |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Sun, Jul 6, 08 at 15:47
| Well, when you put it that way, how came I refuse? LOL! Sign me up! |
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| I already have a recipe lined up....and some of the seeds that can be used in it ROTFLMBO!! I am so glad there is a place like this for people like me =D You guys are the best!! |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 6, 08 at 23:58
| Sunnyk, awesome! You guys are just on top of the situation! I'm still deciding on which one I want to use. So many yummy ideas, so little time! LOL Booberry, I put you down, cause I feel the LUUUUV! ROFL How is everyones gardens doing? Mine is looking kinda pitiful with all the heat and rain we've had. We have Tomatoes, all kinds of beans, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, watermelons, 1 pumpkin plant (can you tell I didn't read up on that one? LOL), carnival peppers, hot cherry peppers, cantelope, and we did have a bunch of sweet onions but they have just vanished in thin air. UGH!! I have yet to find the culprit!!! lol We also have lots of herbs that are doing great, I'm debating on murdering the spearmint plant cause it just stinks, literally. So where is everyone? I hope you all had a great holiday! We had a little cook out with my in laws and shot off some fireworks. It was so relaxing! We didn't fight the traffic or get eaten alive by the mesquitos this year! Too much smoke in the yard I suppose. HAHAHA! Kathy :) |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Mon, Jul 7, 08 at 8:22
| Hello Kathy & All the Incredible Edible People! We had a great 4th of July here. My nephew graduated from high school. He had his graduation party this weekend. My inlaws have a place right on the water. It was perfect weather. They even got me playing volley ball. First time in.......many years. I didn't even hurt anything! A great time had by all. We are finally getting some heat & humidity here. I'm hoping it'll vault the tomatoes, peppers, eggplants & melons into a big growth & production spurt. In the meantime, I've been harvesting pea pods, broccoli, and lettuce (LOTS of lettuce.) Just had a computer glich! I'll post this before it happens again. Becky |
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- Posted by gardenkitteh 7 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 7, 08 at 9:27
| I am in this one. |
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| Wow, SouthernCharm, your garden sounds fabulous!! I am with Boo though, I am hoping the humidity of late puts my Tomatoes and Peppers and Tomatillos , Squash and Zuchs, Beans and Edamames into full gear...I am also hoping that my pathetic Eggplants that were ravished by Flea Beetles early on , will make a spectacular comeback. And again like Boo, I have been mainly harvesting Snow Pea Pods...I cant seem to grow lettuce tho LOL. Oh and the Blackcaps are doing great this year for the first time...I guess they liked the cold start to the season. Cant wait to start tthe new Swap !!!! |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 7, 08 at 14:34
| I added you to the list Gardenkitteh! :) So far we have: Southerncharm1-Kathy Sounds like you two have great gardens going too! Sunny, I'll cross my fingers for your Eggplants to make a full recovery. My tomatoes seem to be taking forever! I tried talking to them but they are just taking their sweet time about things! :D Becky, congrats to your nephew! I'm glad you had a great holiday too and didn't hurt yourself! :D Don't feel too bad about the lettuce, mine didn't even sprout! LOL Good thing though, the melons have taken over it's spot. I'm getting very excited about the swap too, I can't wait to hear all the great recipes everyone gets!
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Mon, Jul 7, 08 at 15:11
| I had a chance to hunt around for seeds around lunch time. Slim pickings out there. I found a few other things that people may want at a summer barbeque / picnic. |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 11, 08 at 15:51
| I lucked up a couple weekends ago, my hubby and I were out searching Lowe's for carpet. I think we ended up going to 5 of them! LOL I found lots of seeds! So now my box is some what packed full! :D Donnie even bought himself a cherry tomato plant that he says is completely off limits to me, I said ok. But who do you think has been taking care of it? ME!!! ROFLMBO We're finally getting a night to ourselves! Donnie told me it's my choice what we do, so I'm still thinking about what I'd like to do tonight that is inexpensive. LOL I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! |
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- Posted by bonechickchris 7A/6B NJ 08731 (My Page) on Sat, Jul 12, 08 at 14:51
| May I make a suggestion? Now that it is so late in the season, there really are not many seeds left out in the stores. However, you can still order from mail catalogs or the company's online store, even Ebay if you do not have any catalogs. I did mail order in my last trade and the prices where the same as the store only with a way larger selection and variety. Plus most places make you pay only one small shipping fee or you pay for the first seed shipping and free for additional packets. To me the extra couple bucks for shipping is worth it, for the extensive variety and not having to go to the crowed stores! I just thought I would mention this. It made my last trade so much more fun! Christy PS~ I will having foot surgery August 13th so I just wanted to know the dates for the Good Grillin swap to make sure I get my seeds out before then. Thanks! Christy |
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- Posted by iheartroscoe Zone 5, Northern IN (My Page) on Sat, Jul 12, 08 at 21:33
| I bought my seeds for the last trade online, also. There wasn't much left in the stores here, but online there is everything! :) I'll probably do the same thing for this swap. |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 (My Page) on Sat, Jul 12, 08 at 21:53
| What company do you all use to order seeds? I've seen some pretty expensive seeds online and I've also found some very low priced good quality places too. I used watersuntogether the last time I ordered seeds, got them in 2 business days! Christy, Sign ups will be from now until July 20th. I will post partners on the 24th of July. Please have your packages in the mail by the 8th of August! :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Water Sun Together website
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- Posted by iheartroscoe Zone 5, Northern IN (My Page) on Sun, Jul 13, 08 at 1:13
| I get my seeds from a few different places, but I use Baker Creek Heirlooms and Fedco Seeds the most. They are both very reasonably priced and both are great companies. |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Wed, Jul 16, 08 at 6:59
| A few places I like to get seeds are: Baker Creek Heirloom (great minds....!) Yeah, I'm a seed addict! I've read good things about Fedco, but have never ordered from them. Garden Watchdog is a great site to check out various seed & gardening companies. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Garden Watchdog
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 16, 08 at 13:32
| Thank you for all the good sources for seeds! You all never cease to amaze me! :) |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 17, 08 at 13:10
| Anyone else interested in signing up? Sign ups are open until The 20th of July. Come on and join in on the fun and excitement! |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Thu, Jul 17, 08 at 14:07
| I just "advertised" on the exchange pages of the vegetable, tomato, hot pepper, fruit, legume & squash forums. Maybe we'll get a few more takers. |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 17, 08 at 22:58
| Thanks Boo! That was a wonderful idea!!! :) I really hope we can get a few more to sign up. :) BTW, it's ok to be a seeds addict~ we'll just have to start a group called Seed Addicts Anonymous! LOL |
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- Posted by luvgardening2 8 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 18, 08 at 1:32
| Hi, Sign me UP please! It sounds like lots of fun. Thanks! Nancy |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 18, 08 at 11:08
| Thank you for joining us Nancy! :) So far I have signed up: Southerncharm1-Kathy (me) I'm getting so excited about this swap! I'm also enjoying gathering up goodies! Sign ups are still open until the 20th/Sunday, I will be posting Partners on Monday July 21st even though it's earlier than I posted originally. That should give everyone plenty of time to get their partners info to send goodies out! I really hope you all enjoy this swap! Kathy
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- Posted by iheartroscoe Zone 5, Northern IN (My Page) on Fri, Jul 18, 08 at 20:43
| One more question I forgot to ask! Is there a minimum of different types of seeds we should send or is it just whatever the recipe calls for? Thanks! |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Sat, Jul 19, 08 at 18:42
| I think 3-5 packs of seeds for the recipe and maybe an accessory that compliments it should be sufficient. Like cute stir sticks if it's a drink, bamboo skewers for kabobs, corn cob holders for grilled corn, etc. :) What's really cute are those little umbrellas you put it drinks! LOL You could also just come to an agreement with your swap partner if you want to send more seeds. Is this ok with everyone? |
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- Posted by iheartroscoe Zone 5, Northern IN (My Page) on Sat, Jul 19, 08 at 22:24
| Sounds good! Thanks Kathy! |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 20, 08 at 13:25
| Your very welcome Heather! :) Last day for sign ups. We still have room for plenty of swappers. Post here if you'd like to join us!!! I'll have partners paired up and posted tomorrow. Have a good day everyone! :) |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 20, 08 at 16:30
| Nancy/luvgardening2, could you please email me so I can have your email address for your swap partner in case it's needed. :) |
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- Posted by southerncharm1 Orlando, FL Z9 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 21, 08 at 9:19
| Thank you for emailing me Nancy! :) I'm going to post a new thread on swap partners. Are you all excited? giggles... |
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